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Baker McKenzie

Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Founded on: 1949

Corporate & M&A Banking & Finance Employment Tax Intellectual Property Dispute Resolution Compliance & Investigations
4.8 (420+ reviews)

One of the world’s largest global law firms, known for cross-border expertise and integrated international legal services.

Response time: ~2 hours • Languages: EN, AR

Practice areas

Services offered by this firm.

Corporate & M&A
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance.
Banking & Finance
Acquisition finance, Islamic finance, structured finance, regulatory advisory.
Employment & Labor
Employment contracts, workplace disputes, Emiratisation, workforce restructuring.
Tax
International tax planning, transfer pricing, VAT, corporate tax advisory.
Intellectual Property
Trademark and patent protection, licensing, enforcement, brand strategy.
Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, international arbitration, investigations.
Compliance & Investigations
Regulatory compliance, internal investigations, risk management, governance.

About

Baker McKenzie is one of the world’s largest and most internationally integrated law firms, with a strong and long-standing presence in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East. Founded in 1949, the firm is globally recognized for its ability to deliver seamless legal advice across borders and jurisdictions.

The firm is particularly renowned for its cross-border corporate, employment, tax, and compliance practices, advising multinational corporations, financial institutions, and regional businesses on complex international transactions and regulatory challenges. Its Dubai office plays a key role in supporting inbound and outbound investments involving the Middle East.

Baker McKenzie also maintains a strong banking & finance and dispute resolution capability, handling sophisticated financings, regulatory matters, and international arbitration. The firm’s integrated global platform enables clients to benefit from coordinated advice across multiple jurisdictions under a single firm structure.

A defining feature of Baker McKenzie is its industry-focused and client-centric approach, combining local market knowledge with international best practices. Its lawyers work closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions in fast-evolving regulatory environments.

Consistently ranked among the world’s leading law firms by major legal directories, Baker McKenzie is valued for its global reach, technical depth, and ability to manage complex legal matters at scale.